The Board of County Commissioners of Wabasha County, Minnesota, convened in Regular Session at the Wabasha County Services Building, in the City of Wabasha, Minnesota on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Windhorst. The following Commissioners were present: Windhorst, Dwelle, Riester, Norman and Hall.

RIESTER - DWELLE

Motion to approve the agenda.

Adopted Unanimously

Commissioners reported on meetings they had attended. Board Concerns: Lease Jail Land Administrator’s Update: Meeting February 27, 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room – Commissioners and Department Heads will discuss response to State Program Aid reductions, prioritize services and review potential cost savings. There was no public comment during the public forum.

RIESTER - DWELLE

Motion to approve the consent agenda including the following:

Claims

Meal Vouchers

SSIS Claims

Minutes: February 3, 2009

Adopted Unanimously

DWELLE - NORMAN

Resolution No.: 2009-021

Whereas, the Wabasha County Highway Department proposes to acquire land along the existing right of way of County Highway 86 for the purpose of reconstructing this road under S.A.P. 079-600-010; and

Whereas, S.A.P. 079-600-010 is necessary in order to improve this segment of County Highway 86, 261st Ave (West Albany Township) and 642nd Street (Glasgow Township) to meet Minnesota State Park Road standards and provide for public health, welfare, safety and convenience; and

Whereas, West Albany Township and Glasgow Township are in support of the proposed improvements; and

Whereas, the necessary additional permanent lands for S.A.P. 079-600-010 are as described in Wabasha County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 38.

Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts Wabasha County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 38.

Be it further resolved, that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Highway Engineer to proceed to acquire the necessary lands as described in Wabasha County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 38 in accordance with applicable laws and statutes.

Adopted Unanimously

RIESTER - HALL

Resolution No.: 2009-022

Whereas, Wabasha County has reviewed the pertinent data on bridges requiring replacement, rehabilitation, or removal; and

Whereas, Wabasha County has identified those bridges that are high priority and has previously established a list of those bridges that require replacement, rehabilitation, or removal; and

Whereas, the following additional bridges have been since identified as also requiring replacement, rehabilitation, or removal.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the following deficient bridges are high priority and Wabasha County intends to replace, rehabilitate, or remove these bridges as necessary when funds are available,

Be it further resolved that Wabasha County does hereby request authorization to replace, rehabilitate, or remove such bridges; and Be it further resolved that Wabasha County does hereby request financial assistance with eligible approach grading and engineering costs on township bridges, as provided by law.

Old Bridge Number

Jurisdiction

Road Name

Total Project Cost

Federal Funds

Township or State Bridge Funds

Local or State Aid Funds

Proposed Construction Year

92422

County

CSAH 5

450,000

350,000

100,000

2010

79509

County

CR 84

325,000

300,000

25,000

2014

79511

County

CSAH 5

425,000

375,000

50,000

2014

6563

County

CSAH 7

2,100,000

2,000,000

100,000

2016

Adopted Unanimously

RIESTER – DWELLE

Resolution No.: 2009-023

Whereas, the Wabasha County Highway Department finds it most cost effective for the County to purchase a Fuel Monitor for the Wabasha Shop.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the Wabasha County Highway Department be authorized to purchase from Rochester Petroleum Equipment Inc. one fuel tank Monitor in an amount of $6,250.05.

Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Division of Mathy Construction Company, on Contract No. 09002 for combined Projects S.A.P. 079-601-026, S.A.P. 025-611-023, and S.A.P. 079-601-027 – Bituminous Reclamation, Bituminous Surfacing and Aggregate Shouldering, on Wabasha C.S.A.H. No. 1 and Goodhue C.S.A.H. No. 11, from 2.8 miles to 0.3 mile south of TH 60 and on Wabasha C.S.A.H. No. 1, from 0.3 mile north of CR 83 to CSAH 16 – in the amount of $1,157,240.58 and that the Chairman of the County Board and the County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Rochester Sand & Gravel, Division of Mathy Construction Company, for this work.

Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Division of Mathy Construction Company, on Contract No. 09003 for Project S.A.P. 079-607-020 – Bituminous Alternate Surfacing and Aggregate Shouldering, on Wabasha C.S.A.H. No. 7, from 1980 feet Northwest of C.R. 71 to the Junction of T.H. 60 – in the amount of $472,823.45 and that the Chairman of the County Board and the County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Rochester Sand & Gravel, Division of Mathy Construction Company, for this work.

Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the bid of H & R Construction Company on Contract No. 09001 for Project S.A.P. 079-623-005 – Traffic Barrier, on Wabasha C.S.A.H. No. 23, from 4669 feet Southwest of CSAH 2 to 1694 feet southwest of CSAH 2 – in the amount of $54,681.80 and that the Chairman of the County Board and the County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute a Contract with H & R Construction Company for this work.

Adopted Unanimously

Rumble Stripes – Consensus: Proceed

DWELLE – RIESTER

Resolution No.: 2009-027

Whereas, In accordance with Minnesota Statute 400.01 Wabasha County is given the responsibility to conduct solid waste management programs; and

Whereas, In accordance with the Wabasha County Solid Waste Ordinance, solid waste haulers must be licensed to operate within Wabasha County; and

Whereas, Solid Waste Haulers Licenses must be granted by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners; and

Whereas, The Wabasha County Solid Waste Officer has collected applications, the required support information and fees required by the County Solid Waste Ordinance from local solid waste haulers who wish to be licensed.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following solid waste haulers licenses for one year beginning February 1, 2009 and ending January 31, 2010.

Solid Waste Hauler Type of License

Wabasha Rubbish MSW and Recycling

Rommel Rubbish MSW and Recycling

Lake City Disposal MSW and Recycling

Veolia Environmental MSW and Recycling

Waste Management – Rochester MSW and Recycling

Waste Management – Hastings MSW and Recycling

Kolbe Paper Recycling Only

St. Felix School Recycling Only

LaVigne Enterprises Recycling Only

Refund St. Felix

Adopted Unanimously

Debbie Koenig, Finance Director, gave the 2008 Finance Report.

RIESTER –DWELLE

Resolution No.: 2009-028

Whereas, that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on an annual basis designates portions of reserves for designated projects.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the following designations as of December 31, 2008:

Building Fund:

2007

2008

Jail Set-A-Side

572,226.00

1,000,000.00

Elevator

350,000.00

350,000.00

Hwy Set A Side (Bldg)

34,518.00

2,679.00

Total of Building Fund Designations

$956,744.00

$1,352,679.00

Highway Fund:

GPS Survey Equipment

$28,000.00

Capital Equipment Fund:

Vets Van

7,450.00

Cad Computer Upgrade-Dispatch

100,182.00

100,182.00

Record Management Sheriff

70,000.00

70,000.00

Radio Upgrade (Squads/Portables)

15,000.00

145,000.00

Courthouse Signage

5,000.00

4,187.00

Server Room Retrofit

6,000.00

Relocation of Hammond Tower

10,000.00

Total of Capital Equipment Fund Designations

$197,632.00

$335,369.00

Adopted Unanimously

DWELLE - NORMAN

Resolution No.: 2009-029

Whereas, Wabasha County entered into a labor contract with the jailer/dispatchers, represented by Teamsters Local 320 for the period of 2008-2010 and this contract was not ratified until late 2008; and

Whereas, the County, operating in good faith, continued under the terms of the 2006-2007 two-year contract which allotted each jailer/dispatcher $650 annually for uniforms and subsequently made payment of $650 to each employee for 2008; and

Whereas, the contract that was ratified in late 2008 had a clerical error made by the Union, and said contract was subsequently approved by the Board, which reduced the uniform allotment to $625 for each employee; and

Whereas, the uniform allotment was not a point of contention in the contract negotiations and was not meant to be reduced. Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the allotment for jailed/dispatcher uniforms be reinstated at $650 per employee as originally intended.

Adopted Unanimously

RIESTER - DWELLE

Resolution No.: 2009-030

Whereas, the Wabasha County Human Services Board has participated with Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston and Winona counties in a grant to investigate fraud prevention sine 1996; and

Whereas, the Governor of Minnesota, has proposed the State of Minnesota takeover the fraud prevention program through a statewide program; and

Whereas, the Wabasha County Human Services Board supports the current fraud prevention investigation program as being the most effective method available to serve Wabasha County residents; and

Whereas, the Director of Social Services and Financial Services Supervisors have recommended continued support of the current fraud prevention system;

Now therefore be it resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby approves signature and submission of a letter to our Legislative Delegation in support to continue the existing 5-county welfare fraud prevention investigation services.

Whereas, the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that the above snowmobiles and trailer be sold on Ebay; and

Whereas, the Wabasha County Sheriff Office is requesting that the proceeds from the sale of these items be deposited back into the capital fund of Wabasha County.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that: the Sheriff is authorized and directed to sell the following on Ebay as noted above: 2004 Artic Cat Snowmobile bearing VIN #4UF04SNW14T131531 2001 Polaris Snowmobile bearing VIN #4XANP6ES71B119319 2000 Triton Snowmobile Trailer bearing VIN #4TCSS1101YHX20592 Be it Further Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that: funds from the sale be deposited to the capital fund of Wabasha County.